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Charged up on electric autos

We'll start our look at fuel-efficient and electric-powered vehicles with the Ford Focus Electric, one of the most fuel-efficient cars in America with an EPA-estimated rating of 110 MPG-equivalent. It's capable of traveling up to 76 miles on a single charge and delivering a top speed of up to 84 mph — enough to meet the daily needs of most American drivers.

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Charged up on electric autos

We'll start our look at fuel-efficient and electric-powered vehicles with the Ford Focus Electric, one of the most fuel-efficient cars in America with an EPA-estimated rating of 110 MPG-equivalent. It's capable of traveling up to 76 miles on a single charge and delivering a top speed of up to 84 mph — enough to meet the daily needs of most American drivers. Provided by Ford Motor Co.

The C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is a first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle with the potential to deliver the best of what a plug-in hybrid offers — without depending on the electric grid for fuel. The non-solar C-Max Energi is rated at 108 mpg-equivalent in the city and 92 highway. Provided by Ford Motor Co.

The five-passenger 2014 Honda Accord PHEV is plug-in version of the popular sedan. The two-mode hybrid system has a 13-mile electric-only range, and after that the 2.0-liter gasoline engine combines with the electric powertrain. Provided by Honda

The plug-in battery-electric 2014 Chevrolet Volt has seen a $5,000 price drop. It earns an estimated EV range of 38 miles and a gas-powered range of 300-plus miles. It has an eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty. Provided by Chevrolet

The two-door, front-wheel-drive 2014 Cadillac ELR is a $75,000 luxury version of the Chevy Volt, making it the second car to use the extended-range hybrid power train. It has a 35-mile EV range, 300-mile total range. It takes 4.5 hours to recharge on a 240-volt charter. Richard Prince/Cadillac Photo

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV, which is smaller than the Volt and Nissan Leaf, but just bigger than a Fiat 500e, gets along on 130 horsepower and is rated at 128 mpg-equivalent city, 109 highway and 119 combined. Stan Liu for Chevrolet

The five-seat 2014 Nissan LEAF hatchback is available in three trim levels: LEAF S, SV and SL. A pure battery-electric car, it has an available 6.6-kW onboard charger for faster charging. Making 107-horsepower and zero emissions, it earns 106 mpg-equivalent city, 92 highway. Provided by Nissan

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV is rated at 78 mpg-equivalent city, 74 highway and has a range of 103 miles after fully charging to 41.8 kWh. It goes 0-to-60 in about seven seconds. The 40A, 24V Leviton charging station shown charges the vehicle in five to six hours. Provided by Toyota

Lunar Rover, circa 1971. You might be able to get a great deal on an electric-powered moon buggy — if you can get it off the moon. The U.S., the Soviet Union and China have had moon buggies parked on the lunar surface. Provided by GM

The Ford Model T had a 177-cubic-inch four-cylinder engine that could run on gas, kerosene or ethanol. With 20 horsepower, it could reach up to 45 mph. Its fuel economy was rated 13 to 21 mpg. Provided by Ford Motor Co.

We'll end on a vehicle that touches both ends of automotive history. If you've ever wondered how a 1915 Ford Model T performs on the track, PlayStation's Gran Turismo 4, released in 2004, lets you take it for a virtual, fully electric-powered spin, despite the exhaust and gas can you can see in the screenshot. The game's more than 700 cars span 100 years of vehicle history. Provided by Ford Motor Co.